As Roots Fusion pioneers The Vanguards continue to challenge the Blues status quo with artful musicianship and progressive stylings…

Dale “Gloveboy” Lindrea’s musical journey includes tap dancing at age 8, trombone at 15, bass guitar at 19, tenor guitar at 30,

some schooling, three U.S. pilgrimages and 4000+ gigs along the way.

Dale is also much sought after as a sideman with various top tier Blues acts including Collard Greens & Gravy and Benny Peters & The Mistreaters.

As a much admired Blues guitar supremo, Dave Birtwell has featured in such popular Melbourne groups as The Chris Wilson Band, The Redliners and Rod Paine’s Fulltime Lovers.

Rounding out the trio is Liam O’Leary on the drum kit who will be keeping things rollin' for the night.

Catch 2 sets from 7-9pm